Beyond the high: understanding and addressing the risks of stimulant use disorder

Zakaria, Rozanizam and Ridzwan, Hijaz (2024) Beyond the high: understanding and addressing the risks of stimulant use disorder. The Health, 7 (55). p. 18. ISSN 2700-9188

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Abstract

Stimulant drugs are a class of substances that increase alertness, attention, and energy. They primarily affect the central nervous system, leading to enhanced neural activity and increased levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain. Physiologically, stimulants can have various effects on the body, including increased heart rate, blood pressure, and elevated mood. Illicit stimulants are among the substances that are often abused for their euphoric effects. Common illicit stimulants include cocaine, a powerful stimulant derived from the coca plant, and methamphetamine, a synthetic stimulant that is chemically like amphetamine. They go by different street names such as ‘ice’, ‘speed,’ and ‘coke.’

Item Type:	Article (Magazine)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Substance, Stimulant, drug, addiction
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology > BF207 Psychotropic drugs and other substances
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Psychiatry Kulliyyah of Medicine
Depositing User:	Dr Rozanizam Zakaria
Date Deposited:	25 Mar 2024 13:14
Last Modified:	25 Mar 2024 13:19
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/111510

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